South Africa's Department of Public Works has put forward a R2.2 billion plan to redevelop Telkom Towers, a vacant building complex in Pretoria, according to eNCA. The proposal was reported on Thursday.
The department is framing the project as part of a broader R4.5 billion revival programme, Moneyweb reports. The precinct has stood neglected for years, and the department says it now wants to unlock its potential, according to EWN.
Coverage of the proposal appeared across several South African outlets, including TimesLIVE and IOL, which reported that the towers are set for redevelopment.
The reporting so far centres on the proposed spending and the department's stated intention to bring the site back into use. No timeline for construction, funding breakdown or completion date has been reported in the material available.
What to watch next: whether the department publishes a detailed project schedule, confirms the funding source, and sets out when work on the Pretoria precinct is expected to begin.
